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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Great Escape: Girlfriends' Getaway

Spend the weekend sailing, dining, walking historic streets and being pampered in Annapolis.

Some moms do it every few months; other moms do it once a year. The bottom line is: you have to do it sometime, because a mom has needs.  Maybe it's not what Dad has in mind, but getting away on a girlfriends' retreat is just what the doctor ordered as warmer winds are blowing in and your sanity might be blowing out—the window. Even if it's hard to tear yourself away from the smiling faces who look to you for everything, find the time to dedicate to a girls-only weekend on the waterfront at one of Annapolis' most beloved bed and breakfasts, The Annapolitan. You will return bright-eyed and ready to roll. Wine and cheese will greet you when you arrive at this grand colonial, perched on the Chesapeake Bay. The wrap-around porch makes outdoor …

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Great Escape: Boordy Vineyards

Where moms can hide out for a day spent with spirits, succulence and sweet sounds.

 If you're a mom, it’s a safe bet that “you time” is sometimes further from your thoughts than it should be.  So get your girlfriends together for a ladies day away, not too far away, at our very own local winery—Boordy Vineyards.  It’s a beautiful place for moms to hide out while recharging with food, drink and great music. This last weekend in February, the fine folks at Boordy provide Fond of You…Fondue, at which you can “spend a relaxing winter afternoon with friends and loved ones, sampling fondues over an open flame cauldron, while listening to local musicians,” according to its website.  You can even take a guided tour of the wine cellar and learn about the fine art of wine making, or "vinification." After all, mothers are like fine…

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